Will a cat trip the motion detectors?
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This system specifically, I am not sure. I used to install systems for an ADT dealer. We used masking techniques to stop false alarms. Basically white electrical tape placed inside the lens of the motion detectors in areas that a cat or dog would be blocks false alarms. You have to take time taping and checking repeatedly so you know what areas actually trigger alarms. Block off stairs and the lower region to about knee height so animals on the ground won't trigger alarms. The location of the motion detectors matters as well. These motion detectors in this kit do not have processors for animals. That type of sensor is much larger having two actual sensors. The system will arm without the motion detectors.
490854
This detects squirrels on the front porch, so I would expect it would work for cats. The detector can be mounted and masked to detect motion only in a particular area.
758951
No. The motion detector is super sensitive to any movement. If you were going to go out without your pet, you would have to turn the motion detector off. Otherwise, your pet would set off the alarm. GL
505555
Your best bet is to mount the transmitter high enough off the ground say 3 to 4 feet or more so that it will not detect the cats walking under it. This unit is one of the best out there for it's price and reliance. Well worth the money!
1201062
The one I purchased works fine. It does have a very sensitive motion sensor with a wide angle. Check to see if there is any moving object within the swath of the detector.
1975178
yes the motion detector is sensitive to pets you have to adjust it trial an error
319603
If the cats move in front of the sensor, at the height where is installed, they might activate the lights. otherwise, if they just walk on the floor passing by the room, the switch will not be activated.My dog comes and goes from our laundry area without activating and turning the lights on.
1699876
Not without modifying it heavily. It has a motion sensor that keeps it on low until movement is detected.
337160
I do not have pets therefore it is difficult to give an accurate answer to your question. However the motion sensor is very sensitive to movement. I can imagine a large pet may easily trigger the sensor. I do not know how it would react to small pets near the floor.
1651167
Check the manual for the motion detector. There were old ones where the electronic switches in the motion detector got, well, confused if they were feeding something other than an electrically simple incandescent.
109757
No the motion sensor are not made for outdoor use & inside they only have about a 10ft radius in my house so you have to be strategic in placing them. I think I read that the Pet sencors are made so they will not detect the motion of anything under 30lbs. Hope this helps, I am pleased with my system & it was easy to hook up.
617025
A cat could set it on, it will stop sounding as soon as the cat jumps away. The cat can't turn the switch off because if his lack off opposable thumbs
1188116
It's a very good possibility your cat will set it off. My dog set mine off and it was a little bit higher than that. It detects heat not movement.
455162
No cats in my installation but based on how sensitive it seems to be I would think it would pick them up if it was very close or directly over the liter box and their approach path does not have any obstructions that would block the sensor. Hope this helps.
1932794
I'm afraid your Motion Sensor is exactly what it is - senses Motion and even wind... so, it will go off every time a motion is beyond a minimum detectable sensitivity.Best is to buy one, then set it up and see... if it is satisfactory enough, get the second one. If not, use it somewhere else, like checking for racoons/cats/possums going alongside house. It will go off, and scare the animal too. maybe will not come by that way again... hope this helped. Kornel in L.A., CA
1436156
yes it can be activated by animals passing the motion detector anytime of day. One thing to be certain of is to keep the line of sight clear. I once parked my car in between the receiver and the motion detector and it did not work. Otherwise it is fantastic to give a heads up that someone is coming up the driveway. Mine is more than 100 feet from the house and on the wrong side of the tree it is mounted on.
1123174
I think the motion sensors could possibly pick up pet movement. I had trouble with my motion sensors without pets in the house, they were tripping for unknown reason.